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Ophthalmic Technician Hourly Rate

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Updated: 11 May 2013

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Ophthalmic Technician 2013 Total Pay (?

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$24,140 - $47,205

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MEDIAN: $34,306

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Ophthalmic Technician Job Listings

Ophthalmic Technician

May 14

NewView Eye Center - Reston, VA

Full time position for energetic multitasker to work in an Ophthalmology Practice and Laser Eye Center. Responsibilities include patient histories, visual... - Indeed

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Ophthalmic Technician, Bethesda, MD

May 16

THE EYE GROUP - Bethesda, MD

Busy multi-specialty Ophthalmology practice in need of an experienced ophthalmic technician to provide comprehensive, quality eye care to our patients while... - Indeed

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Ophthalmic Technician

May 07

LCA-Vision, Inc. - Tysons Corner, VA

Description/Essential Job Functions · Provides ophthalmic diagnostic testing and post-operative care to... surgery suite with ophthalmic procedure · Counsels... - Indeed

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National Pay Data

	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$11	$22	$33
Hourly Rate	$11.19 - $21.90
Overtime	$-0.48 - $32.25

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$22K	$44K	$66K
Bonus	$0.00 - $1,042
Profit Sharing	$965 - $3,077
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$24,140 - $47,205
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 11 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 479

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Ophthalmic Technician Tasks

Perform visual acuity testing and assist in minor office procedures.
Record, review and verify patient information.
Assist ophthalmology patients by providing information and services; patient evaluations, vision health testing, lens fitting and care orientations.
Counsel and educate patients by reiterating physician orders for eye care.

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Companies and Industries for Ophthalmic Technician Salaries

Popular Employers

Hourly Rate


Eye Care Center	$11.74 - $18.00

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Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Ophthalmologist's Office	$11.33 - $21.41
Optometrist's Office	$10.74 - $20.97
Health Care	$11.53 - $22.19
Medical Office	$11.20 - $21.40
Health Clinic	$11.35 - $21.96

Key Statistics for Ophthalmic Technician Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 87%			Male 13%
Hourly Rate:	$13.32 - $19.16			$12.77 - $19.95

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

35%

5-9 years

24%

10-19 years

23%

20 years or more

15%

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Bachelor's Degree	$11.92 - $23.98
Associate's Degree	$9.70 - $20.31
High School Diploma	$10.38 - $19.63
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Ophthalmic Technology	$12.75 - $19.49

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 64%		Dental: 43%
	Vision: 30%		None: 28%

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